Supply Chain Management Officer

South African National Biodiversity Institute; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 304,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking a self-motivated Supply Chain Management professional to provide support and professional advice to SANBI’s Business Units on SCM policies, procedures and frameworks.

The role requires a national diploma (NQF6) with 4 years’ experience or a degree (NQF7) with 2 years’ experience in SCM; postgraduate qualification (NQF8) is advantageous. Travel and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification requirements: NQF6 with 4 years’ experience or NQF7 with 2 years’ experience; NQF8 adds advantage.
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations is essential.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend procurement matters in line with SCM policies.
• Attend to end-to-end administration related to evaluation and awarding processes.
• Attend to briefing sessions.
• Provide professional service to suppliers and related stakeholders.
• Assist to improve governance, manage risk, and attend to compliance matters within the business unit.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Planning and organizing

Communication skills

Report writing

People management

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma in SCM/Logistics (NQF6)

Degree in SCM/Logistics (NQF7)

Postgraduate qualification in SCM (NQF8)

Tools

Ms Word

MS Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Internet

Outlook

Job description

Reference Number: AFIN/003/2026

SANBI offers a basic annual salary of R338 106.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide support and professional advice to all SANBI Business Units with regard to SCM policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks which are governed by the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and other Legislation.

These positions require a national diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field or a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 with 2 years of work experience in the relevant field. A postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent qualification with NQF 8 will be an added advantage.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: extensive knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to supply chain management is essential; in-depth knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice is essential; advanced planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills; excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; report writing skills, people management skills, excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms. Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook) will be advantageous. The possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one year of practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Attend procurement matters in line with Supply Chain Management policies
• Attend to an end to end administration matters related to evaluation, and awarding processes
• Attend to briefing sessions
• Provide professional service to suppliers and other related stakeholders; and
• Provide assistance to improve governance, manage risk, and attend to compliance matters within the business unit

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates must consider their applications unsuccessful.

Contact Ms Lehlohonolo Mbele on Tel: [phone] for any queries for purposes of clarity